Content of Learning Activity

The course begins with the description of the atom and its components. The Bohr atomic model is used to explain the atomic electromagnetic waves absorption and emission spectra. The atomic orbitals and the electronic structure of the elements are further described on the basis of the Schrodinger equation and the quantum numbers. The physical and chemical properties of the elements and their evolution throughout the Mendeleev periodic table are described and the main reasons which lead to them are spelt out. In the second chapter, a great importance is attached to the description of the electrostatic interactions and to the chemical (polar and covalent) bond formation with particular emphasis on the hybridization phenomenon that possibly accompanies the formation of a simple covalent or a co-ordination bond. This concept of chemical bond is essential to enable an approach to the states of the matter (gaseous, liquid and solid) and to the description of the different types of solids reported in the following chapters. The directed exercise sessions and the laboratory work focus on some more concrete notions such as the quantification of matter (masses, volumes, stoichiometry), the proportions of components (molarity, fractions) in a thermodynamic system (gaseous, liquid and solid) and the processing of these components (preparation of solutions, extraction, reactions, ...).

Required Reading

Notes d'exercices - CHIMIE PHYSIQUE - Exercices & Travaux pratiques - A Decroly

Required Learning Resources/Tools

The slides shown during the course are converted into "pdf" files (non-editable but viewable with an Internet browser) and made available onto the Moodle platform.

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

"CHEMISTRY - A MOLECULAR APPROACH", N.J. Tro, Pearson.
"PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY" Atkins, De Paula, Keeler (Oxford University Press, 11th edition 2018)
 

Mode of delivery

• Face-to-face

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

• Cours magistraux
• Exercices dirigés
• Travaux de laboratoire
• Remédiations intégrées à un type d'AA

Evaluations

The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)